The United States-Israeli war on Iran has caused the biggest oil disruption in history, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). The agency was founded in 1974 as a direct response to the 1973 oil embargo, which saw Arab nations, led by Saudi Arabia, cut production in response to Washington’s support for Israel during its…
The Centre has extended the validity of tariff rate quota (TRQ) licences issued for gold imports under the India-UAE free trade agreement, offering relief to importers facing supply disruptions amid the ongoing geopolitical crisis, reported PTI.India allows quota-based duty concessions on gold imports under the TRQ mechanism as part of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement…
Kirill Batuev topped recurve men’s qualification at the opening stage of the 2026 Asia Cup in Bangkok with 667. Representing individual neutral athletes (AIN), the 21-year-old delivered a standout performance despite limited international experience, having previously competed at the 2021 World Archery Youth Championships in Wroclaw. He advances to the elimination rounds as top seed…
2 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Mar 24, 2026 07:37 PM IST The Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education (CGBSE) has announced a re-examination for the Class 12 Hindi paper for the 2026 board exams, following allegations of a question paper leak. According to the board’s notification, the Higher Secondary Certificate (Class 12) Hindi examination (code 010/810), held…
‘Dhurandhar 2’ has found itself in the midst of a controversy following criticism of a particular scene featuring R Madhavan and Ranveer Singh. An FIR was lodged at Mumbai’s Mulund Police Station by Gurjyot Singh Keer, a Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) leader and president of the group ‘Sikhs in Maharashtra’ raising objection to a scene…
The Environment Agency (EA) has pulled funding from Bristol City Council for work to prevent flooding in the Floating Harbour from large tides. A report to councillors said the government body had stopped paying for ‘stop gate operations’, which keep the water level stable. The authority challenged the decision to withdraw the £43,000 of funding…
Homeschooling debate in Connecticut: What it means for students, skills, and future pathways. (Getty Images) A closely contested bill on homeschooling regulations in Connecticut has sparked a wider conversation—not just about policy, but about how students learn, build skills, and prepare for future careers. According to reporting by the Associated Press, House Bill 5468 recently…
When Schilling revealed her illness in 2023, she said she developed severe stomach cramps a few months beforehand and was initially told she had constipation. But after a scan, she received her diagnosis of colon cancer, which is a form of bowel cancer. On 12 March this year, Schilling said the cancer had spread and…
Last Friday, the Donald Trump administration granted a 30-day waiver on sanctions for Iranian oil already in transit. (AI image) With the US waiving sanctions on Iran oil, Reliance Industries has reportedly bought 5 million barrels of Iranian crude. Reliance runs the world’s largest refining complex. The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has…
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke by phone on Tuesday and discussed the situation in the Middle East, including the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, U.S. envoy to India Sergio Gor said in a post on X. Source link
